Greg Oliver: Baseball’s back, and I couldn’t be happier
On Thursday, baseball was finally able to achieve something that for much of the past few months I had doubts would actually happen — actual honest-to-goodness, regular season games were played.
Greg Oliver: Baseball chasing away winter blues
I’ve never been a winter person. Once college football wraps up in January, I’d be happy to fast-forward into spring and summer — the latter my favorite time of year.
Greg Oliver: Astros’ punishment should be deterrent
Advancements in video technology have been a positive in the professional ranks, as players can examine their performance and improve any mistakes they see.
Greg Oliver: Remembering Munson 40 years later
New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson was known for his gruff personality and no-nonsense attitude, but to his teammates, he was a beloved leader of the team.
Greg Oliver: Plan to split Tampa Bay venues dumb
One of the biggest issues facing Major League Baseball involves finding suitable, long-term venues for both the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics.
Greg Oliver: Bonilla contract another reminder why this is a great country
By all accounts, Bobby Bonilla was a good baseball player, but not a great one.
Greg Oliver: Extensions show owners willing to pay
Most of the talk about Major League Baseball during the winter months involved the lack of free-agent signings, which led the player’s association to whisper that owners were deliberately imposing their own salary cap to keep from shelling out major dollars and bloating payrolls.
Greg Oliver: Free agents can blame analytics for lack of mega-contracts
The signing of free agent infielder Manny Machado dispelled the argument that Major League Baseball players have been uttering throughout the slow free-agency period.